This year the Abbey Pastoral Area Dawn Mass was hosted by the parish of Clooney, Quin, and Maghera, in the sacred space of Quin Abbey.
Bishop Fintan was the principal celebrant, joined by priests from the pastoral area.
Our thanks to all who made the occasion special and sacred through the organisation of…
On Holy Saturday night the Cathedral was filled to capacity as Bishop Fintan, the priests of the parish, and the Franciscan Friars, joined together for the Easter vigil. During the vigil, Easter Holy Water was blessed and Nicolas from Zimbabwe was received into the Church and received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and…
Parishioners from Poland and other Eastern European Countries gathered in the Cathedral in Ennis on Holy Saturday for the annual celebration of the Blessing of the Easter Food.
Our thanks to Maggie O’Brien for organising the ceremony and to Bishop Fintan for the photos.
Fr Ger and parishioners in Cloughleigh organised outdoor Stations of the Cross. With the help of Fr Martin and others, they brought the Gospel to the streets. Our thanks to Bishop Fintan for the photos.
People & priests gathered from all over the Diocese of Killaloe on Spy Wednesday evening at the Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul. During this Mass, Bishop Fintan blessed the oils used in the Sacraments and priests renewed their commitment to the priesthood. Our thanks to Pat Hanrahan for the photos.
A massive thank you to the many people who turned out on the Tuesday of Holy Week to give the Cathedral a spring clean. In less than three hours with a break for coffee/tea during Mass, the Cathedral was transformed. The help of so many made the occasion both enjoyable and worthwhile. Our thanks to…
On Wednesday 22nd March Clare Roots Society launched its latest publications:
Hermitage by Joe Shannon,
and Erasmus Smith House, incorporating Harmony Row, St Anthony’s Terrace, and Springfield, by Lucille Ellis.
The launch took place in the Parish Centre after Mass was celebrated in the Cathedral for all deceased residents of Heritage, Harmony…
The day began when Bishop Fintan held the traditional blessing of the Shamrock for members of the 22nd Infantry Battalion Association before celebrating Mass with pupils and teachers from Rice College leading the Liturgy in music, dancing, and singing. The students took part also in the readings and prayers as Gaelige. The celebrations continued with…
On the last weekend of February, we held an Emergency Appeal to help victims of the earthquake in Syria/Turkey. Your wonderful generosity raised €20,360. Thank you for responding so generously.
